Gigafast PE904-R User Manual

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FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the member states relation to electromagnetic compatibility.

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Table of Content

Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline Router......6

Overview..........................................................................6

Features...........................................................................7

Panel ..............................................................................10

Wire Diagram ...............................................................12

Chapter 2: Quick installs..............................................................13

Overview........................................................................13

Cable internet setup......................................................14

DSL internet setup........................................................19

Part 3 Macintosh Setup................................................21

Part 4 Powerline Setup.................................................23

Chapter 3: Basic Configuration....................................................25

Section 1 – Broadband Router Device Status .............25

Section 2 – Broadband Router Device Info.................26

Section 3 - Administration ...........................................27

Section 4 – WAN (Wide Area Network) .....................31

Section 5 – LAN (Local Area Network)......................32

Chapter 4 – Advanced Configuration...........................................34

Section 1 – Access Control..........................................34

Section 2 – MAC Filter...............................................36

Section 3 – Service Time.............................................37

Section 4 – URL Blocking ..........................................40

Section 5 – Virtual Server..........................................41

Section 6 – DMZ..........................................................42

Section 7 – Auto 2-Way Application .........................43

Section 8 – Dynamic DNS...........................................45

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Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment..................................46

Appendix B: Technical Information ............................................49

Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .......................50

Appendix D: IP Addressing...........................................................60

What is an IP Addresses?.............................................................60

Dynamic IP Addressing................................................................60

Static IP Addressing.....................................................................60

Checking IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP.....61

Setting IP Address on Windows 98 / SE / ME............................64

Setting IP Address on Windows 2000 / XP.................................68

Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME.....72

Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 2000 / XP..........75

Appendix E: Local Area Network................................................79

Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP)........................79

Sharing Drives on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP...............84

Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on Windows 98/SE/ME/ 2000/XP......88

Sharing Printers on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP............91

Network Printer Installation for Windows 98/ SE / ME/ 2000 /XP ......95

Connecting to Internet on Windows 98 / SE / ME...................105

Accessing the Internet using Windows 2000 / XP....................112

Appendix F: Glossary..................................................................119

Appendix G: Warranty Info........................................................122

Appendix H: Contact Information..............................................123

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the Broadband Powerline Router

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Gigafast PE 904R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router. Despite the fact that no one enjoys pulling Ethernet cables out of neither the box nor buying expensive cables. Users can now experience a total network solution with the Gigafast HomePlug. This product is the perfect option to connect a group of PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet based Backbone (ETTH/ETTB: Ethernet to the Home/Building), while enjoying the usability with the easy to use HomePlug products. Configurable as a DHCP server, this product is the only externally recognized server device on your local area network (LAN). Thus even a non-technical person will easily configure it to meet other popular applications.

The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 standard, providing up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. Since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every room, the Homeplug Broadband Internet Router allows multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share internet connection, printers, files, and play games without any additional wiring.

This product does not only provide a complete solution to share the Internet bandwidth, it also serves as an Internet Firewall to protect your LAN data from being accessed by outside intruder/hacker. Since all incoming data packets can be analyzed or monitored, all unwanted

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packets may be filtered-out and be recorded as an intrusion event. PE904-R can also be configured to block some internal LAN user’s access to the Internet for management purpose.

For security, all Gigafast HomePlug devices are equipped with 56-bit DES encryption. The private home power grid plus encryption makes HomePlug significantly more secure than competing technologies.

The Gigafast PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best solution for No-New-Wires home networking. With easy Plug and Play installation, and the reliability of Gigafast Ethernet’s products, the Gigafast Homeplug Broadband Internet Router is the best solution for high speed networking.

Features

z Connects to 10/100M Broadband (cable or DSL) modem

or Ethernet backbone for Internet Surfing.

z Multiple WAN connection type:

Static IP : for lease line or router-router

interconnect.

DHCP client : for most cable modem service. PPPoE : for Dial-up ADSL service, PPTP client : for some European D ial-up ADSL

or L2-VPN application

z Equipped with a 3-port 10/100M switched Hub for LAN

users.

z DHCP Server/ DNS proxy support (can save an extra

PC/Server in LAN).

All the networked computers in LAN can retrieve TCP/IP setting (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS)

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automatically from this device.

z Simultaneously act as both DHCP Server on the LAN and

a DHCP Clien t on the WAN for most easy application.

z Connects multiple LAN PCs to the Internet with only one

dynamic-assigned IP address (NAT mode) or a range of legal IP address (NAT/Routing mode)

z Web-based configuring

it is configurable through any networked computer’s web browsers using Internet Explorer or Netscape browser.

z Allow/Deny remote administration through WAN

connection by Web browser.

z Firewall capability to protect LAN PCs from outside

intruder access/attack.

Avoid unwanted packet from WAN (Wide A rea Net w or k) a nd provide a system event log to record intrusion information. (Date/Time, Source IP address & Port)

z Virtual Server (Port forwarding) function

Internet servers (WWW, FTP, E-mail …) in LAN could be virtually exposed to WAN for outside Internet user access. This is a useful and secure network deployment for Internet servers.

z DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host

Administrator can expose a host PC in LAN to the Internet without any firewall protection mechanism. This option allows a full two-way communication between the local host PC and remote Internet node. (ex. bi-directional gam e s, video/audio conferences …)

z Allows a user to have up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over

standard home power lines

z It is estimated range of 300 meters in wall power lines z There is no problem for the HomePlug passing through

circuit breaker

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z Uses IEEE802.3 computer interface z Plug-and-Play installation z Built in internal power supply

z HomePlug Powerline Specification 1. 0 c om pl i ant z 56-bit DES encryption assure data security

z Encryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice

Package Content

z One PE904-R Homeplug Broadband Internet Router z One power cable z One W arranty card z One paper manual OR manual CD

Requirement

• One Ethernet based broadband Internet connection

(Cable/ADSL modem or other router)

• Microsoft Internet Explorer browser (V.4.75 or above)

• Standard home power line wiring

• One or more HomePlug Units connected to your

computer . (For setup Powerline network )

• One PC with a network card and TCP/IP protocol stack

Installed

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Panel

Front

PWR: On – Receive power Off – Doesn’t receive power

RDY: Blinking fast – Self testing Blinking every second – Ready to Go

HP: On – Detect other HomePlug devices Off – Doesn’t detect other HomePlug devices

WAN: On – Detect Ethernet connection ( Modem, Switch, Computer…) Off – Doesn’t detect Ethernet connection

Ethernet LED 1-3: Blinking: Ethernet activity On: Detect Ethernet connection Off: Doesn’t detect Ethernet connection

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Back

3 LAN port

1 WAN port

RST: Rest Hole (Restore factory default settings)

AC power in

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Wire Diagram

• The modem should be connected to the router’s WAN port

with an Ethernet cable(Cat 5/Cat 5e)

• Power cable should be connected to the power connector at

the back of the router

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• Computers are to be connected to port 1-3 on the router

(Typically with a straight through cable Cat 5/Cat 5e)

Chapter 2: Quick installs

Overview

The following steps are setup processes for most common broadband internet service providers.

This section will be divided into three parts. Part one is for cable

internet setup, part two is for DSL internet setup and part three is for Macintosh Users.

*Note* the http://192.168.8.1 is the main console page for the PE904-

R. Internet connection is NOT Any computer that is connected to the router’s port 1-3 is capable of changing the settings on the router. It does not have to be a designated port or computer to change the settings of the router.

Before you start

Make sure the internet connection from your ISP is working. Check to see if there is a connection coming through your ISP (modem) to your computer. Also, check and see if the lights are properly on when the router is connected with the computer(s) and the modem.

required upon installation of this router.

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Cable internet setup

Section 1

1. Turn off the cable modem and the router

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the cable modem to the WAN

port of the router

3. Connect your computers to ports 1-3(or connect using

HomePlug) with the router * if using HomePlug to connect, please make sure they all have the same network password to set on with the router

4. Power on the router

5. Power on the modem

6. Power on your computer

*Note* Make sure the WAN LED light and ports 1-3 LED lights are ON at the front panel of the router.

Section 2

1. At the desktop (Windows based Operating System). Go to

2. Your internet browser should automatically open up the

‘Start’ > ‘Run’ and input this address: press ‘enter’

‘Broadband Router’ page

http://192.168.8.1 and

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Example:

3. The password for the Administration Password is ‘admin’.

It is case sensitive so make sure the CAPS key is not on. Once ‘admin’ is entered, click on ‘Login’ to enter the router’s configuration page.

*Note* Make sure the ‘WAN IP address’, ‘WAN Subnet Mask’, ‘WAN Gateway’, and ‘WAN DNS’ are filled with numbers. This indicates that the router is communicating with the modem (your ISP). If you are able to get those numbers, most likely you’re on the internet.

*Note* the next step is for those who can log onto the router page but cannot get an internet connection through the ISP. (WAN IP addresses all show 0’s)

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4. The page should look like this after you have logged onto the next page. The next step is to click on the ‘Administration’ to the left side of the screen.

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5. At the bottom of the ‘Administration’ section you should see

a button says ‘Clone MAC’. Click on ‘Clone MAC’ (this will let the router copy the MAC address on the Ethernet adapter.)

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6. There should be a confirmation after you click on the ‘Clone

MAC’ button. Acknowledge it and restart the computer

afterwards. If you still have trouble getting an internet connection or have other questions please follow the instructions in our FAQ section.

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DSL internet setup

Section 1

1. Make sure that DSL account Login ID and Password is in

2. Connect the DSL modem to the WAN Port on the router

3. Connect your computer(s) to port 1-3 on the router with

4. Turn the computer(s), DSL modem, router ON if they are

*Note* Make sure the WAN LED light and ports 1-3 LED lights are ON in the front panel of the router.

Section 2

1. At the desktop (Windows based Operating System).

2. Enter default password ‘admin’ in the ‘Administration

3. Once you have successfully logged onto the Broadband

hand (i.e.: username@your_internet_company.net)

with an Ethernet cable

Ethernet cable(s) (or connect using HomePlug) * If using HomePlug to connect, please make sure they all have the same network password to set on with the router

off at this point

Click ‘Start’ > go to ‘Run’ > and type in this address in the box: internet browser should automatically open up the ‘Broadband Router Status’ page (See Part 1 – Section 2 {2} for image). If the page shows ‘Page cannot be displayed’ or blank then please go to our FAQ section for more helpful information.

Password’ column (make sure CAPS key is OFF click ‘Login’

Router page, you should see a list of various links on the left side of your screen. (See Part 1 – Section 2 – {4} for

http://192.168.8.1 and press ‘enter’. Your

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4. At this point the ‘WAN IP’ addresses should show all 0’s.

image)

It is usual and common because the router hasn’t been setup to have a connection between your ISP and the PE904-R. Please click on ‘WAN’ under ‘EZ Setup’ and the page should look like this after:

*Note* In case if the WAN IP addresses are listed, it means the router is getting a connection from the modem (your ISP). Try to see if you can go onto the internet by reopening your intern et browser and inpu t a website URL. If you still cannot get online, please see FAQ. If you do not get any numbers and they are all 0.0.0.0 please continue with the installation.

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5. Most of DSL internet service providers have PPPoE type

of connection. Bubble in ‘PPPoE’ as your ‘WAN Connection Type’ and it should bring down a longer menu with ‘PPPoE Account’ that is where you input your full primary e-mail address from your ISP (i.e.

username@domain.net) * Some DSL ISP use only a username as your PPPoE Account name

6. Next, type in the password for that e-mail account in

‘PPPoE Password’

7. ‘PPPoE Service Name’, ‘Dial on Demand’, and ‘Auto

Disconnect when Idle’ should be left as is. After

finishing the input on the ‘PPPoE Account’ and ‘PPPoE

Password’, press the ‘Save & Restart’ button for the

changes to take effect.

8. A ‘Connect’ or a ‘Disconnect’ button should appear after

the ‘Save and Restart’. If it appears to be ‘Connect’,

then click on the ‘Connect’ button and the router will try

to communicate with your ISP. Once the process is

finished, the ‘Connect’ button will become a ‘Disconnect’

button and if a ‘Disconnect’ appears, then it means you’re

already on the internet and ready to surf the net.

Part 3 Macintosh Setup

Section 1

Since Macintosh uses the same type of internet browser (Internet Explorer, Netscape etc.), users can follow the same procedures provided under Part 1 (for cable broadband internet services) or Part 2 (for DSL/PPPoE based internet services). Some Macintosh based Operating Sy st em might require some changes under its configuration. The steps

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below will most likely allow your Macintosh system to communicate with the PE904-R after the changes have been made.

Section 2

(For Macintosh OS 8.0 & 9.0)

1. Boot up your Macintosh computer

2. Make sure all cables are plugged in and all the proper lights

3. Click on the ‘Apple’ icon to bring up the menu

4. Click on ‘Control Panel’

5. Then click on ‘TCP/IP’

6. Make sure Ethernet is selected where it says ‘Connect as’ and

7. Leave the ‘DHCP Client ID’ blank and close it

8. Make sure click Save button at the end

9. Please restart your Macintosh system for the changes to take

10. After the Mac is up and running, open up your web browser

Section 3

(For Macintosh OS X or 10.00)

1. Boot up your Macintosh computer

2. Make sure all cables are plugged in and all the proper lights

3. Click on the ‘Apple’ icon

4. Go to ‘System Preference’

5. Click on ‘Network’ and choose ‘New Location’

6. Select your Ethernet card under the first configuration box

are on

change the configuration to ‘DHCP’

effect

and type in this address: ‘http://192.168.8.1’ and follow the instructions under Part 1 and Part 2 to continue the installation.

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7. Pick the ‘TCP/IP’ tab and change it to ‘DHCP’

8. Click on ‘Apply’ to save the settings that you have just

changed.

9. A reboot of the system might be required for the changes to

take effect

*Note* Once the settings have been changed, the Macintosh computer should be able to log onto the router’s configuration page and setup for the above 2 sections for your specific type of internet connection. Please read through our FAQ guide if further assistance is needed on setting up a Macintosh. Thank you for your patience.

Part 4 Powerline Setup

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The HomePlug Portion will connect directly using the power adapter that is provided. The Network Password is the same password that is used with the HomePlug encryption of all products that are on your Powerline network. By default, the network password is “HomePlug”. You can easily change your Broadband Powerline router network password by click the ‘Update’ button, after you key in your new network password. To look for all HomePlug units that are connected to your network, click the “Scan Now” button. This will list (in the provided area) all the HomePlug units that are connected, including Mac Addresses.

Aftermath Congratulations, you have just successfully installed the PE904-R. You should notice after the connection has been established, the ‘Broadband Router Status’ page will display a list of ‘WAN IP Addresses’. This shows that there has been a connection going through the modem and the router. After this point, you don’t have use your DSL dial up software no more on your computer.

*Note* If no connections were made or the ISP did not establish a connection to your PE904-R, please refer to our FAQ page. Thank you.

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Chapter 3: Basic Configuration

The next chapter will explain in details of how each function on the router works. It will be split a total of 5 sections. Each section will tell you some of the most common and some advanced usages on a router. Users can take advantage of this section to suit their own best settings on the router.

Section 1 – Broadband Router Device Status

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*Note* this page will be displayed after you have entered:

http://192.168.8.1 under your internet browser. The ‘Device Status’

page tells you what are the current IP addresses you’re getting from: Your ISP (Internet Service Provider), your router, and the last log on that was the ‘Refresh’ button will reset it back to your current login. Press ‘Administration Password’ is where you enter the password to log into the router’s configuration page. By default the password is ‘admin’ and it is case sensitive. The password can be changed under ‘Administration’ page once you’re logged into the router page. After you have input the password, click on the ‘Login’ to enter the next page.

Section 2 – Broadband Router Device Info

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After you entered the password for the ‘Administration Password’ and have logged onto it, a page like this will display. It is similar with the previous page but with more options to choose from. On the left side is where you adjust/change settings for your router. The middle (Device Info) tells you exactly what the current version of firmware is running and if you are getting IP addresses from outside or within your network. The details of each selection on the left of the page will be described as we move on to the next sections.

Section 3 - Administration (Part 1)

This page allows you to change some of the most commonly used items on a router.

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Reset to Default – By clicking this it will give you a confirmation on whether or not the router should be reset back to the factory default setting. If you have accidentally changed a setting on a router and does not remember the setting you previously had, then it is suggested that you click on ‘Reset to Default’ button.

Backup System Setting – This option allows storing your current settings by saving it onto your hard-disk. It saves the current settings on the router to your computer.

Restore System Setting – User can obtain the router settings from here after the user has saved the information on the router. This option can

load previous settings from the hard-dis k.

Old Password/New Password/Confirm Password – This section

allows the user to change the administration password on the router. A user can change the default password ‘admin’ to a different password for security reasons. (Strongly recommended)

Auto Logout, when Idle Time is over: - You can change the amount of time for the router to take before it automatically logs out itself if there is an idle occurred.

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Part 2 (Administration Continued)

Upgrade Firmware – This is the place to update the firmware on the

router. Once the user has downloaded the firmware off of our website

www.Gigafast.com and saved onto a floppy or a hard-disk (hard drive):

1. Click on the ‘Browse’ button

2. Locate the firmware (file) where the user stored (Floppy, hard-

disk) and click on the ‘Go’ button.

*Note* this process should take a few moments. If the update is a success or a failure, it will give you a confirmation on either one of the events. Do not turn off the power of the router during the update

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firmware process. If a user gets such error “Update failed” then please refer to our FAQ guide.

View System Event Log – Allows users to view the most recent events that have happened. For example, each time when a user logs onto the ISP (Internet Service Provider) it will record it under the log. It will be erased every time the router is unplugged, and plugged back in. This function provides administrator a convenient diagnostic method for troubleshooting. It also records the detailed intruder information for analysis. Press REFRESH button to display the latest events.

Clone MAC – This allows the router to a copy of the Ethernet adapter’s MAC address. It is used only when a user have trouble connecting to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). Please refer to our

FAQ guide for further explanation.

Restart System – This option will refresh the router if there were any

changes made. Force router to do a system restart immediately. It is not commonly used.

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Section 4 – WAN (Wide Area Network)

WAN Connection Type – This section allows the user to set the proper type of WAN connection is being used. By default the ‘DHCP Client’ is bubbled. Each type will give you some other options. For

example: After the ‘PPPoE’ is bubbled, it will give you extended options like: PPPoE Account, PPPoE Password to fill out. Once the settings are provided, make sure you click on the ‘Save & Restart’ button for it to take effect.

*Note* the ‘DHCP Client Domain Name’ and ‘Host name’ is optional. It is not commonly used so users can avoid this unless the ISP demands it.

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Section 5 – LAN (Local Area Network)

LAN IP Address – This shows the current IP address on the LAN side.

If a user is running a static IP and cannot log onto the router page, then changing the LAN IP Address might be needed. By default the LAN IP Address is 192.168.8.1

DHCP Server – This allows the user to enable or disable the DHCP Server running on the router. It is not recommended to change this feature unless the network demands it. For example: If you’re running a static IP address on the network and DHCP is not allowed or needed, then disable it as needed. By default the DHCP Server is enabled.

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DNS Proxy – If a user has a DNS Proxy that was set previously and would like to use it without having conflicts with the router, then it is recommended to disable this feature. By default the DNS Proxy is

enabled.

IP pool from & to – DHCP server will offer unused IP from the IP

address pool to the requesting computer. End address must be greater then initial address. By default the range is set at: 17~128

DHCP Client List – This is a list of your DHCP IP address information. Example: what computer at which computer’s name on what MAC address of the network card did receive what IP address.

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Chapter 4 – Advanced Configuration

This chapter will explain great details of advanced settings on the router. A user can change these settings for their own needs and purposes or to fix some of the commonly known problems out there in the industry. It will be divided into total of 10 sections and it is recommended and accessible for both home and business users. Please refer to our FAQ guide if there is an unexplained question regarding the functions on the router.

Section 1 – Access Control

Access Control allows you to set some of the security features for the administrator. It also gives the ability to access from outside to the router. Once the changes are made, click on ‘Save & Restart’ to have the changes take effect.

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Response to Ping from WAN – If this option is allowed, others can do a direct ping to the router from outside of your network. Due to security reasons this option is set to ‘Deny’ by default.

Web Management from WAN – Enable administrator to log in and configure the router remotely from internet. It is set to ‘Deny’ by default. Example: http://yourwanip:54321

Block Client in LAN – You can block certain internet protocols (IP’s) within your own network and disall o w ot her clients or computers to access other pages within the network. It is set at ‘Disable’ by default.

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Filter Packets from LAN – This option allows the administrator to block certain ports on the router so other clients can’t access them.

Section 2 – MAC Filter

MAC Filtering will block or allow the MAC addresses that are on the Ethernet adapters. Administrator can enable this function to block or allow certain computers or the entire network to access the router or network.

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MAC Filter – Enable it to set which MAC addresses the administrator would like to block so the blocked clients can’t make changes on the router. The clients are still able to get onto the router, though without making any changes. This function is set at ‘Disable’ by default.

Section 3 – Service Time

This page allows the administrator to set a time limit/duration of the router.

Service Time Allocation – Administrator can now apply a limit on all the clients or computers that are connected to the router. For example: If it is set from 9:00AM~12:00PM that means the clients can only log onto the WAN/LAN from between those times. This option is set at ‘Normal’ by default which means the connection is always allowed

Continuous – This allows users of the router to receive an internet connection for only a certain amount of time (i.e. 2 hours) then the internet connection will stop functioning, for a certain cool off period, and then start up again.

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By time zones – This will allow users of the Router to only be connected for a certain time period (i.e. from 8-10), after, or before the allocated Time Zone, the Internet will not work.

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Section 4 – URL Blocking

URL Blocking allows the administrator to block certain URL (web addresses) so clients cannot log onto the designated pages that administrator have blocked. By default this option is set at ‘Disable’.

URL Blocking – Administrator can enable this function and put in the URL of a page and clients will not be able to log onto it. User can block all the way up to 8 URLs.

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Section 5 – Virtual Server

Virtual Server can allow the administrator to open one or multiple ports on the router for a LAN PC.

Virtual Server - If the user has a server behind the route he/she can open a particular port or ports to allow incoming and outgoing traffic through the router. This function is mainly for computers that are on the network. By default this setting is set at ‘Disable’ if you have trouble opening ports please r ead our FAQ section to understand more about Virtual Server.

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Section 6 – DMZ

DMZ (De Militarized Zone) allows the port on your computer to be seen outside of your network. It basically allows you to b e shown on the WAN side. This function is mostly used for game or program specific purposes. In comparison with the virtual server, DMZ is not protected by firewall. Enable DMZ host are dangerous and subject to be attacked/accessed by internet intruder/hacker. However DMZ host is able to gain full access privilege right to internet.

A. The Host DMZ – Enable it and input the last digit of your

current IP address and it will open up you to the WAN side. For example: 192.168.8.XX The XX marks the last digits

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from the IP address you’re getting on that computer. If your IP address ends with 17, then put 17 in the empty box and click on ‘Save & Restart’. Some users might have trouble getting the router to communicate with their game console servers (i.e. PlayStation2 by Sony or Xbox by Microsoft) and if that is the case then enable DMZ and it should allow you to enter the server after save & restart.

Section 7 – Auto 2-Way Application

This section can let a user open certain service ports for software. Because there is much internet software need 2-way access right and they open many TCP/UDP ports simultaneously such as online game or audio/video conference, they always connect to an outside server with a fixed destination port. Then the server would communicate with the application in LAN by using a predefined incoming port or range of incoming ports. If a user has trouble playing and the games require a port to be opened, then Auto 2-Way Application is the place to enable ports for it.

a specific

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Auto 2-Way Application – Once enabled, put the outgoing port in the ‘Trigger Port’ box and incoming port in the ‘Incoming Port’. All software, games have its ports to be opened. Obtain the port numbers and enter them under this section will allow the user to join any particular server without being kicked or timed out. Please go to your software website to obtain the service port information for your software. Once a trigger is occupied, the second or later LAN PC should not use that trigger port until the first LAN PC has released it. Release means that the first PC doesn’t use that trigger port for more then 5-6 minutes. By default this option is set at ‘Disable’.

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Section 8 – Dynamic DNS

This option will automatically translate your domain name to your WAN IP address for others to access your page.

Dynamic DNS – If you don’t have a domain name and a host setup then others will require a Dynamic DNS to log onto your webpage. This enables others to see you on the WAN side and allows them to browse your own page. Often the server will automatically update your WAN IP address, therefore the Dynamic DNS function allow the update to be saved so others can still browse your page without the changes to be made manually. For further information please visit:

www.DynDNS.org and by default this function is set at ‘Disable’.

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Conclusion

This concludes the Basic & Advance Configuration for the PE904-R. The most common questions are answered based on these two chapters. If you need further assistance or perhaps require more information then please visit our FAQ guide or contact one of our lines listed below.

Appendix A: Cabling and Pin Assignment

A-1 RJ-45

There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight- through cables are used for connecting computers’ NIC cards to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub. (The router provides a built-in uplink/normal switch. Uplink mode is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead.)

A-1-1 RJ-45 pin assignment

There are 8 thin, color-coded wires inside, run from one end of the cable to

r. All 8 wires are used. the othe

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Wire 1 White with an Orange stripe Wire 2 Orange Wire 3 White with a Green Stripe Wire 4 Blue Wire 5 White with a Blue Stripe Wire 6 Green Wire 7 White with a Brown Stripe Wire 8 Brown

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Pin 1

*Note* To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip (the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Face the clip down so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be facing the floor), when looking down on the copper side, wire 1 is on the far left.

Connection between NIC card and Hub

In a straight-through cable, wire 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are the same as wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end. The straight through cable is used to connect the NIC card and the hub.

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Straight Through Cabling

Wire Becomes

1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6

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Connection between Hub and Hub

In a crossover cable, the orders of the wires change from one end to the other. Wire 1 becomes 3, and 2 becomes 6. The crossover cable is used in connecting hubs directly.

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Crossover Cabling

Wire Becomes

1 3 2 6 3 1 6 2

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Appendix B: Technical Information

Operational WAN I/F : One RJ-45 port, IEEE 802.3

100BaseT, CSMA/CD

WAN cabling : UTP category 5 (10/100 Mbps). LAN I/F : Three RJ-45 ports, IEEE 802.3u

100BaseT, CSMA/CD LAN cabling : UTP category 5 (switched 10/100 Mbps). LED indication : Power, System Ready, Homeplug detect, WAN Link/Act, ETH10/100,

Button : Factory Reset default setting.

Environmental Power Input : External, DC 7.5V/1A. Dimensions : 255 x 185 x 93 mm (TBD) Unit Weight : 1050g HomePlug certification : HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 Certification : FCC class B, CE mark Operating Temp : 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) Storage Temp : -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 157°F) Operating Humidity : 10% to 85% non-condensing

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Appendix C: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Still having trouble setting up this router? Please read the following questions and answers to solve your problems with the router.

Q: I can’t seem to log onto the ‘Broadband Powerline router’ Configuration page (

http://192.168.8.1)

A: If you have already followed the instructions from the manual and

still can’t log onto it:

1. Please do a power reset on the router. For example: Turn the

router off for few minutes and turn it back on.

2. Use a paper-clip or a pin to do hardware reset the router. On

the router there should be a pin sized hole and that is where you insert the pin. Once the pin is inserted, hold it down for 5 seconds and you should see the lights on the router flash for a moment.

3. Try to ping

can’t ping the router that means the router might be defective. Perhaps try another cable or different port on the router.

4. Make sure you have the same subnet mask between the

computers and the router.

5. If you did a ping on the router and gets a reply like

169.xx.xx.xx, that means the Ethernet cable might be bad (or check your Ethernet card for proper installation).

http://192.168.8.1 if you can receive an IP but

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Q: I have followed the ‘Quick Install’ but still can’t get my router to work with my Internet Service Provider.

A: Check the following:

1. Make sure the Ethernet cable is working.

2. Make sure the lights on the router are flashing (this indicates that

there is traffic coming and going from the router to the modem).

3. See if the network adapter was installed properly and inserted into the

slot on the motherboard correctly.

4. Confirm there is internet connection (WAN Connection) coming in

from your ISP (or the modem).

5. Double check the WAN IP addresses on the router. If the WAN IP

addresses are shown but can’t connect, that means the source is being blocked from the operating system by software or perhaps hardware. Occasionally the anti-virus or firewall programs might stop an IP from coming in and going out of the network. Disable the software if you have one and try again.

*Note* if you’re not getting the router’s IP or a WAN IP address after you plug the cables into the router and to the computer, then do an IP release and renew. To do this:

(For Windows 95, 98, ME)

1. Go to ‘Start’ > ‘Run’ and type in: ‘winipcfg’ and press ‘Enter’ or

click ‘Ok’

2. It should bring a dialog up and give you a list of network adapters

you have on that system you’re using.

3. Select the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the router and

click on ‘Release All’ (this should take few moments and upon completion it’ll give you all 0’s).

4. After the IP has been released, click on ‘Renew All’ (this will

refresh the IP addresses on the computer).

5. If the IP address says: 192.168.8.XX then that means there is

a connection between the modem and the router.

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(For Windows 2000, XP)

1. Go to ‘Start’ > ‘Run’ and type in: ‘command’ and press

‘Enter’ or click ‘Ok’

2. This should bring up your MS-DOS Prompt

3. At the prompt, type in the following: ipconfig /release and

press ‘Enter’

4. After the process has finished, type in: ipconfig /renew and

pres ‘Enter’

5. This will refresh your IP addresses

To do a proper power-cycle/reset on the router, modem, computer:

1. Turn the devices listed above off

2. Turn the router back on after few minutes

3. Turn the modem back on after few minutes

4. Use a paper-clip or pin and reset the router. Insert the pin and

hold down the button for five seconds

5. Turn back on the computer(s) and see if you can go online

Q: Does the Broadband Powerline router come with firewall protection?

A: Yes, a built-in hardware firewall is placed inside of the router. It

protects intruders hackers from vandalize your information.

Q: Can I turn the firewall function off?

A: You can’t turn the firewall off, but you can make yourself seen on

the WAN side. To do this, just enable ‘DMZ’ and that should allow others to see you or your server.

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Q: I’m trying to play games online with the router, but it won’t let me.

A: Try to enable ‘DMZ’ and see if that helps. Put the last two digits of

your current IP Addresses into the empty box under DMZ and click on ‘Save & Restart’ Restart the computer afterwards. If DMZ does not help that means the game server might need you to open some ports for the router to play. Get the port numbers and go to Part 2 of this FAQ to find out more information on how to fix this issue.

Q: Does the router work with AOL Broadband Internet Service?

A: Unfortunately AOL (America Online) uses a different Proxy setting.

It requires upon log on and the router can’t bypass that. We might have a firmware update for this issue later in the future.

Q: Is there a way to boost my internet connection to have a faster download/upload speed with this Broadband Powerline router?

A: A router does not provide the bandwidth from your ISP. Your ISP

decides how much bandwidth to be produced and sent in and out of their servers. Disabling the anti-virus program or third party firewall programs might help a little bit, but it is up to personal preferences.

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Q: I have two computers or more and one of them is able to go online but the other one says “IP Conflict” or just can’t go online?

A: If you have an IP conflict within the network, do an IP release and

renew then restart the computers to see if that helps. If only one of the computers does not work, then do the IP release and renew on that particular computer. If none of it helps, turn the router off and turn it back on after few minutes. If problem still exists, update the firmware on the router.

Q: My Broadband Powerline router was working fine for a while and all of sudden it stopped working, what should I do?

A: If you have moved to a different place or perhaps changed to a

different ISP, try the ‘Quick Install’ and see if that helps. If the lights on the router went out and doesn’t flash anymore then most likely the router might be defective.

Q: How do I setup a VPN (Virtual Private Network) PPtP?

A: Please note that this router supports only PPtP Packet PassThrough. First you need to understand that there are three protocols of

VPN software. They are the following:

1. PPtP (Point to Point Tunnel Protocol) Æ supported

2. L2tP (Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol) Æ not supported

3. IPSEC (Internet Protocol Security) Æ not supported

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The router itself does not have a VPN function. It is allowed PPtP Packet Pass-Through once the router has updated the firmware to version 1.91 or above. To setup a PPtP Packet Pass-Through on

the router, please go to:

1. Virtual Server under the router’s confi gurat i on page.

2. Open service port 1723 for your VPN server (IP address).

3. Click on ‘Save & Restart’ to take effect.

The steps above will allow the packets to pass through. Reason for this is because if this function is not enabled, the router will automatically block the packets that are coming and out of the router.

Q: I have several static IP addresses and would like to run them with my Broadband Powerline router, how can I do that?

A: First off you have to go to the router’s configuration page

http://192.168.8.1):

(

1. Go to ‘WAN’ section under easy setup on the router page and

bubble in ‘Static IP’

2. Input one of your static IP address in the box and click on

‘Save & Restart’

3. Go to DMZ section, you can enable up to 8 static IP address at

one time

Q. What’s the speed of HomePlug operate over a

standard home power line network?

A. HomePlug operates up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over a standard

home power line network

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Q. What’s the Estimated Range of HomePlug?

A. Approximately 300 meters in wall power lines(one household).

Q. Will HomePlug work in any home?

A. Any home with copper wiring built-in, since some of the older

houses built before 1950 might have older wiring, it may not work in these instances..

Q. Will HomePlug signal pass through circuit

breakers?

A. Yes, HomePlug signal will have no problem passing through

circuit breakers but not through power transformers.

Does HomePlug work with AC input 100 – 240V?

A. Yes, HomePlug works with AC input 100 – 240V.

Q. Does HomePlug cause any interference with other

my other home networking device?

A. No, HomePlug operates in a different frequency band than other

power line control devices and can co-exist with technologies as X-10, CEBus, and LONworks.

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Q. Can my neighbor receive my HomePlug signal?

A. It is possible for your neighbor receive your HomePlug signal

between two adjacent homes. To prevent this happen, please enable the 56-bit DES security encryption on your HomePlug Device. To do that, you must run the HomePlug Configuration Utility on each HomePlug device in your Powerline network. This will only allow computers with the same security password to be able to receive information.

Q. My PWR LED’s doesn’t light up after I plug the

Broadband Powerline router directly into a wall plug?

A. Test that wall plug with other electric devices first, make sure that

wall plug is working properly. Then, try to plug your HomePlug device again, if the same problem happens again, plug both HomePlug units into adjacent sockets, and see if the lights light up. If you are still having problems please contact Technical Support (Appendix H).

Q. The Ethernet LED doesn’t light up on my

HomePlug Ethernet router?

A. Most likely, if the Ethernet LED doesn’t light on your Broadband

Powerline router is because the Ethernet port on it doesn’t detect a LAN connection. Check your Ethernet adapter on your computer ; make sure its enable and working properly. Also, check your Ethernet cable, make sure you use the right type, it’s plugged in correctly, and it’s working properly.

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Q. I can’t connect to internet and other computers on

my Powerline network?

A. 1. Check your IP address and TCP/IP protocol are set up properly

for all the computers on your Powerline network (Appendix D) and try to ping your gateway (Appendix D).

2. See if HomePlug Configuration Utility to detect all other HomePlug device on your power line network. Try plugging both HomePlug units into adjacent sockets and see if the lights light up. If you are still having a problem, please contact Technical Support (Appendix H).

Q. How many HomePlug devices do I need to setup a

powerline network?

You must need two or more HomePlug devices to setup a powerline network. For example, you have one broadband powerline router connect with your modem, and one HomePlug Ethernet bridge plug in with your pc.

Q. How many HomePlug Ethernet device that I can

install into one same Local Area Network?

A. Unlimited. But by the IP restriction, you might be able install

up to 253 Network.

units for each computer in one same Local Area

Q. Can I connect my Broadband Powerline router to an extension cord or an UPS?

A. Yes, HomePlug devices can be plugged onto extension cords,

but please note that this will reduce the powerline signal

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strength of the connection. Sometime it may even reduce it to zero! Please use a wall outlet if it’s possible. HomePlug devices do not work with UPS at this time.

Q. Can I connect my Broadband Powerline router to

my Ethernet enabled PS2/Xbox/other device?

A. Yes. Because Broadband Powerline router is a fully plug N play device, no driver installation require.

Q. Can I use other HomePlug brands with this one?

A. Yes. However, it’s not recommended to mix HomePlug units with other brands as the internal board may be slightly different. As long as all HomePlug devices under the HomePlug 1.0 Specs, then they should be OK.

Q. Will anything happen if lighting strikes my house?

A. All our HomePlug devices have lightin g pr ot ect i on buil d-in. It will only cause the internal board of the HomePlug device to short circuit. However, it will not damage your computer or anything plug in with it.

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Appendix D: IP Addressing

What is an IP Addresses?

IP Stands for Internet Protocol. An IP Address is the identifier where other computers on the network can contact your computer, when you are connected to the network using the TCP/IP protocols. The format of IP addresses are 32bit numerical addresses in 4 groups o f 3. It is ranged from 0-255. For example: 255.255.255.255. This number allows your computer to be unique on the same network, and able to communicate with other computers on the network.

Dynamic IP Addressing

Dynamic IP Addressing is where the computer will automatically be assigned a new IP Address. This IP Address will be unique to the network that it is working on, and should not be the same as any other computer on the same network.

Static IP Addressing

Static IP Addressing is where the computer will have a preconfigured IP Address. This Address will never change, and will always be the same. This scheme should be used if you want to keep the same settings on each computer all the time. If the subnet of the network changes (subnet is the first 3 groups of the IP) the subnet of the static computer must also change.

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Checking IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP

Click Start and click Run

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Type “Command” in the run prompt, Click OK

A Dos Command prompt will open. Type in “ipconfig” and press Enter

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Your IP Address will Display, along with the Subnet Mask, and your Gateway

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Setting IP Address on Windows 98 / SE / ME

Right Click on “Network Neighborhood” and click Properties”

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Click on “TCP/IP” for the network adapter you want to set IP addresses for

Click on “Specify an IP address” Type in the IP Address you wish to use. (192.168.XXX.XXX is very standard for home networks) Click

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on the Subnet mask, and if you know the subnet mask you want to use, type it in, otherwise it should fill in with “255.255.255.0” which is very standard for subnet masks.

Click on the “Gateway” tab, and add in a gateway if you need to. Then click OK

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To save the changes you must restart, so click “YES”

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Setting IP Address on Windows 2000 / XP

Right click My Network Places and click Properties.

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Find and “Double Click” the Local Area Connection for the Network adapter you want to Set IP’s for.

Click Properties

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Click (Highlight) “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”

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Click “Use the following IP address” Type in the IP Address you wish to use. (192.168.XXX.XXX is very standard for home networks) Click on the Subnet mask, and if you know the subnet mask you want to use, type it in, otherwise it should fill in with “255.255.255.0” which is very standard for subnet masks. Click on the Default gateway and fill that in. If you know the DNS you are going to use, fill it in otherwise leave it blank. Then click OK.

To check that everything is Correct, Click on “Support” and the information you typed in should appear.

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Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME

Click Start, and then click Run

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Type “Winipcfg” and click OK

Select the Network adapter you want to release IP’s for.

Click “Release”

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Your IP Address should turn to 0.0.0.0

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If you Click Release, and an error saying “IP Address for adapter is already released” then you do not need to release any more, try “Renewing your IP”

Releasing and Renew IP Address in Windows 2000 / XP

Click Start, and then click Run

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Type Command and click OK

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Type “ipconfig /release” and press Enter

Your IP Address should turn to 0.0.0.0. To renew your address check Renewing IP Address.

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If you receive an Error “The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation.” Then you might need to set your Network adapter to obtain your “IP Address Automatically”.

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Appendix E: Local Area Network

Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP)

Double click “My computer”

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Double Click the Drive where the folder that you want to share is located.

Right Click on the folder you want to share, and click “Properties”

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Click on the sharing tab, then “If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here”

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Click “Share this folder on the network” and specify the name you want the folder to be seen as on the network.

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A Hand should appear under the folder you wanted to share letting you know that it is shared on the network.

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Sharing Drives on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP

Right click on “My Computer” and click “Properties”

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Right click on the drive you want to share and click “Properties”

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Click on the Sharing tab “If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here”

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Click on “Share this folder on the network” and specify what you want your shared folder to be viewed as.

A hand should appear under the drive you wanted to share . Thi s let s you know that it is shared on your network

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Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on Windows 98/SE/ME/ 2000/XP

Find the IP Address of the computer you want to access (Look at Check IP)

Click Start, and then click Run

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Type “\\” and the IP address of the computer you want to access. (Format is “XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX”)

All the files that the computer you are trying to access will open in a new window.

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An Alternate way to do the same thing is to find the Computer Name of the computer you are trying to access. And typing “\\______” with the computer name in the blank

All the files that the computer you are trying to access will open in a new window.

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Sharing Printers on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP

Click “Start” and click ‘Printers and Faxes”

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Right click on the printer you want to share and click “Properties”

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Click the “Sharing” tab, and click “Share the printer” then specify the name that you want the printer to be seen as on the network. Then click “OK”

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A hand should appear under the printer you want to share.

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Network Printer Installation for Windows 98/ SE / ME/ 2000 /XP

Click Start and click on Printers and Faxes.

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The Printers and Faxes window should open, on the left side there should be an Add a Printer button under Printer Tasks. Click on Add a Printer

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The Add Printer Wizard should appear, click Next to proceed

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Select “A network printer or a printer attached to another computer” and click Next

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Click “Browse for a printer”, unless you know the computer name (or IP address) of the printer, and the exact printer name. Or the printer is at a location that can be connected to through the internet. And click Next

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Browse through your network and select the printer that you want to add, Highlight it, and click Next

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